Weak climbs mean that those on the western side of the valley from the Hochkonig will likely struggle to make the crossing. High cirrus cloud is also moving in from the southeast, meaning that the thermals may start to shut off from east to west.

Either way, the athletes are getting some welcome airtime, with Paul Guschlbauer (AUT1), one of the first to launch, already showing two hours aloft. During the world’s toughest adventure race, time in the air means time not spent hiking – which is always good news for sore legs and blistered feet.

At this stage, the athletes are also able to fly in gaggles, helping each other to find lift and make progress towards Turnpoint 3 Aschau-Chiemsee.

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